Banoffee Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and packed with banana and toffee flavor. Inspired by classic banoffee pie, this homemade ice cream combines ripe bananas, caramel, and crunchy toffee bits for an irresistible frozen dessert.
If you love banana desserts, this easy ice cream recipe is a must-try. The sweet banana flavor pairs perfectly with buttery caramel and toffee, creating a scoop that's both nostalgic and unique.
If you love this flavor combo, try our Banana Caramel Tart next! Or make some Creamy Banana Popsicles.
A Few Helpful Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Freeze your ice cream maker bowl according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Stir in the toffee bits at the very end so they stay crunchy.
- For a boost of caramel flavor, swirl in some caramel sauce when you transfer it to a freezer container.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream - Great for adding a rich and creamy texture.
- Whole milk - The fat content of the milk helps to add texture.
- Mashed banana - Ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and flavor.
- Caramel sauce - Adds sweetness and flavor.
- Egg yolks - Help create a rich custard-style ice cream base.
- Brown sugar - For sweetness.
- Vanilla extract - Enhances the overall flavor.
- Salt - Just a pinch of salt balances the sweetness.
- Toffee bits - Add crunch and signature banoffee flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Banoffee Ice Cream
Step One: Combine the heavy cream, milk, bananas, caramel sauce, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender.
Step Two: Blend until everything is smooth. You want to make sure the banana is completely mixed in with no chunks remaining.
Step Three: Pour everything into an ice cream machine.
Step Four: Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. During the last few minutes of churning, add the toffee bits.
Step Five: Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
Step Six: Freeze for 3-4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
Top Tip
For the strongest banana flavor, use bananas that are heavily spotted but not mushy.
Variations
- Chocolate Banoffee Ice Cream - Add mini chocolate chips or a swirl of chocolate sauce.
- Banoffee Pie Ice Cream - Stir in crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies.
- Salted Caramel Banoffee Ice Cream - Use salted caramel sauce instead of regular caramel.
- Nutty Banoffee Ice Cream - Add chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Banoffee Ice Cream Pie - Scoop the frozen ice cream into a graham cracker crust. Freeze again until solid. Decorate with banana slices, caramel, and extra toffee.
- Toppings - Have fun adding toppings! You could add toffee sauce, slices of fresh banana, dark chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, or anything else that you're craving. Even a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of melted milk chocolate would be simple and easy.
See this Grilled Peach Ice Cream and our Pineapple Ice Cream for more fruity ice creams.
Equipment
You do need an ice cream maker to make this recipe. It's not a no-churn recipe, so you do need an ice cream machine. Also, a good freezer-safe container for storage after it's made is key.
Storage
Store in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks.
Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream to help prevent ice crystals.
Common Questions
Banoffee is a combination of banana and toffee flavors. The name comes from the classic British dessert, Banoffee Pie.
Yes, but thaw them first so they blend smoothly into the ice cream base.
Ice crystals can form if the mixture isn't stored in an airtight container or if it melts and refreezes repeatedly.
Let the container sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Lavender Lemonade Ice Cream
- Oreo Ice Cream Recipe
- York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream
- Black Forest Ice Cream
📖 Recipe
Banoffee Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cups whole milk
- 1 cup mashed banana
- ⅓ cup thick caramel sauce
- 3 egg yolks ***
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-in
- ¾ cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Combine ice cream base ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add to an ice cream machine.
- Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Stir in the toffee bits.
- Transfer to a freezer safe container. Freeze until firm enough to scoop, about 3-4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
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